Carrolton, Inc. currently sells widgets for $80 per unit. The variable cost is $30 per unit and total fixed costs equal $240,000 per year. Sales are currently 20,000 units annually. The company is considering a 20% drop in selling price that it believes will raise units sold by 20%. Assuming all costs stay the same, what is the impact on income if this change is made?

Carrolton, Inc. currently sells widgets for $80 per unit. The variable cost is $30 per unit and total fixed costs equal $240,000 per year. Sales are currently 20,000 units annually. The company is considering a 20% drop in selling price that it believes will raise units sold by 20%. Assuming all costs stay the same, what is the impact on income if this change is made?

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